Linklaters LLP
Linklaters LLP is known for its handling of sensitive employment matters, including the ongoing management of whistleblowing allegations, renegotiations of senior employee contracts and unfair dismissal claims with criminal law elements. The team is led by Nicola Rabson, a specialist in conduct investigations and crisis management mandates. Also key within the team are Jean Lovett, who heads up the transactional and regulatory arm of the practice, and Sinead Casey, who has a strong litigation record and also handles investigations work. Counsel Emma Gray, whose experience includes advising on the employment aspects of fraud and executive-level terminations, is a further name to note.
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‘The team works in an extremely collaborative and supportive style with their clients, whilst working with the client to form a strategic and common sense approach to any issue.’
‘Nicola Rabson is outstanding, a clear thinker, strategic, and direct but extremely supportive of the client in guiding them to the best outcome for them. Nicola is neutral, balanced and totally unflappable, and is definitely the person you would wish to have in your corner in a difficult situation.’
‘Nicola Rabson is top of the market. Her experience is vast and unmatched in this area.’
‘Nicola's experience in the boardroom not just as an adviser but as an NED. This unique exposure to and experience gained gets clients to answers quickly.’
‘The depth of knowledge across the team, combined with an empathetic and thoughtful approach that always puts the clients' needs first. I think the work they have done as a firm around diversity and inclusion really reflects in the very human approach they take. They are ‘Magic Circle’ with a human touch.’
‘Nicola Rabson and Sinead Casey are absolutely stand-out lawyers. They listen and think rather than posture. Very impressive individuals in a great team.’
‘The Linklaters employment team is extremely knowledgeable and direct with their advice. Straight to the point. Quickly understands complex issues. Aware of how to provide advice that can easily be shared with C-suite.’
‘Nicola Rabson and Nick Marshall are exceptional lawyers. Leaders in their field. They both distil technically specific advice that's suitable for business users. Their market knowledge is very impressive.’
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Nicola Rabson